21.10.2015

More info on new Skyjack telehandlers

Skyjack has released more information on the new range or telehandlers that it will launch at the ARA in February, replacing the existing VR series.
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The new range will comprise four models, two 13.2 metre/43ft lift height models - the 2.7 tonne SJ643 TH, and 3.6 tonne SJ843 TH, a 13.5 metre/4.5 tonne SJ1044 TH and 17 metre/4.5 tonne SJ1056 TH.
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Skyjack's new SJ843 TH telehandler

The new machines are all Tier IV Final compliant, without the price and complexity increase that typically accompanies a tier engine change. The new power packs include a 74hp Deutz engine as standard with 107hp options for the SJ1044 TH and SJ1056 TH. The smaller engine does not require a Diesel Particulate Filter, Diesel Exhaust Fluid or other active exhaust after treatment. The power unit is matched to a Dana powershift transmission and Dana axles. Skyjack says that the new TH range is also simpler throughout, including: rear axle stabilisation, hydraulic system, outriggers, controls, engine servicing and electronics.

By utilising improved gearing, high torque engines and a simplified, high efficiency hydraulics package, the TH range is able to get the same on-site job performance as higher power units, and offers fully loaded gradeability of 50 percent on the SJ1056 TH and 63 percent on the SJ843 TH.

The new telehandlers will also come with the Skyjack’s two year/3,000 hours ‘Gold Leaf Warranty’ that it already provides on its aerial work platforms.
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The new machines are simply built and require no Particulate filters or DEF

Other features include: a modular cab that can be converted from open to closed at the rental yard, a cast counterweight with hitch pin, a standard yoke mounted lifting hook for under slung loads. Standard auxiliary hydraulics and standard engine block heater.

Brad Boehler President of Skyjack said “The new range can be seen as a true Skyjack product that gives simple reliability and the features needed to put loads at height, whilst offering competitive pricing and promoting, serviceability and providing a leading return on investment… to reflect these significant advances on this clean sheet design, we have changed the series name from VR to TH.”

While the new telehandlers will be launched at the ARA/Rental Show in February, units will be touring North America over the next two months and should go into production by the end of the year.
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The new machines can be easily converted from closed to open cabs